Re: Fly fishing shoulder bags
This is as close as I can find in the on-line Cabelas' site: Cabela's Deluxe Gear Bag\Item:QW-318420. I was in the Owatonna Cabelas and had the one I have on special at the time, which was back a few years. Mine is a smaller verious on this bag, and this one looks much more practical than mine. Roomier. I need nothing fancy, just something to conveniently carry my stuff with a long enough strap that I can adjust it to it's over my shoulder but out of the way. I don't like fanny packs, and here where you've got to wear life vests tackle jackets are out of the question. These work quite well for what I need. Hope this helps. JGW
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Well this generated more interest than I thought it would.
ducksterman - i might be interested in your Woods River bag. But have vacation coming up in a couple of weeks, so would have to wait.
Jerry, you are a genius! It just so happens I have a gasmask bag left over from my reserve days. I'll have to dig it out and give it a go.
JGW, I looked at the bag on Cabelas website and it has possibilities. I will be going bye one on my way to CO in a couple of weeks and will stop in and look at what they have.
gerri - I have an Orvis Sage Passage mini chest back that I sometimes use for fishing pond for bluegills, but find it limited to what I can carry. I'll be stopping in some fly shops in Estes Park while I'm on vacation and will check out the William Joseph bandolier.
I also have an LLBean fanny pack that we bought for short hikes while on vacation, that I thought about using for fishing. But, like Leonard don't like the thought of getting it wet. I also don't know if I'd like having to turn it around to the front everytime I want to get something out of it.
Speaking of Cabela's, I have one of these but it doesn't ride very well when slung over the shoulder. http://cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates ... hasJS=true
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I have the Fanny/Chest pack by Orvis and I used it while guiding, but with 4 System X fly boxes and two water bottles it was killing my hips. Plus I would take it off and hang it on my shoulder.
So, I decided to buy the one that Gramps posted. I did have the WJ one years ago and I hated it, but the Orvis one is really nice and I love the heck out of it. The little pocket in the fron can come off, but I have yet to take it off. Got a nice little slot for pliers of Forceps. The largest section has a mesh pocket in it. I haul two System X, leader wallet, Indicators, etc. Then in the middle pocket I haul 6 of the small compartment boxes. In the Small pocket Flouro and Frogs Fanny. plus my Camera.
The shoulder strap is wide and padded for a lot of comfort and there is a small strap to go around your waist. Plus a Zinger pocket. The Net ring is centrally located so you can slide the sing to the front or the back and the net stays in the back with no problem. It is well worth the $49.
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Originally Posted by Fly Goddess
I have the Fanny/Chest pack by Orvis and I used it while guiding, but with 4 System X fly boxes and two water bottles it was killing my hips. Plus I would take it off and hang it on my shoulder.
So, I decided to buy the one that Gramps posted. I did have the WJ one years ago and I hated it, but the Orvis one is really nice and I love the heck out of it. The little pocket in the fron can come off, but I have yet to take it off. Got a nice little slot for pliers of Forceps. The largest section has a mesh pocket in it. I haul two System X, leader wallet, Indicators, etc. Then in the middle pocket I haul 6 of the small compartment boxes. In the Small pocket Flouro and Frogs Fanny. plus my Camera.
The shoulder strap is wide and padded for a lot of comfort and there is a small strap to go around your waist. Plus a Zinger pocket. The Net ring is centrally located so you can slide the sing to the front or the back and the net stays in the back with no problem. It is well worth the $49.
Joni
I intend to look at one, it they carry it, at the Orvis shop in Estes Park CO. So it is good to hear from someone who has actually has used one.
Dave
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Angler Dave, The other nice feature is I can wade waist High and not get everything soaked like the Fanny.
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Thanks for all the suggestions folks. The nice thing about he Wood River bag is that when you open the bag, all the contents are readily accessible. With many of the other bags, fanny packs, etc. that I see, you open a zipper and have to rumage around to find something. And while you're doing that, things can easily fall out.
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Originally Posted by Fly Goddess
Angler Dave, The other nice feature is I can wade waist High and not get everything soaked like the Fanny.
Jone
That's what I am looking for. Saturday wet wading while chasing smallies, there were times when I was up to just above my waist. Is there enough room to carry a small bottle of water?
Dave
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Originally Posted by anglerdave
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Originally Posted by Fly Goddess
Angler Dave, The other nice feature is I can wade waist High and not get everything soaked like the Fanny.
Jone
That's what I am looking for. Saturday wet wading while chasing smallies, there were times when I was up to just above my waist. Is there enough room to carry a small bottle of water?
Dave
You Bet!
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Originally Posted by anglerdave
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Originally Posted by Fly Goddess
I have the Fanny/Chest pack by Orvis and I used it while guiding, but with 4 System X fly boxes and two water bottles it was killing my hips. Plus I would take it off and hang it on my shoulder.
So, I decided to buy the one that Gramps posted. I did have the WJ one years ago and I hated it, but the Orvis one is really nice and I love the heck out of it. The little pocket in the fron can come off, but I have yet to take it off. Got a nice little slot for pliers of Forceps. The largest section has a mesh pocket in it. I haul two System X, leader wallet, Indicators, etc. Then in the middle pocket I haul 6 of the small compartment boxes. In the Small pocket Flouro and Frogs Fanny. plus my Camera.
The shoulder strap is wide and padded for a lot of comfort and there is a small strap to go around your waist. Plus a Zinger pocket. The Net ring is centrally located so you can slide the sing to the front or the back and the net stays in the back with no problem. It is well worth the $49.
Joni
I intend to look at one, it they carry it, at the Orvis shop in Estes Park CO. So it is good to hear from someone who has actually has used one.
Dave
I guess I should have pointed out I have one and like it. I was just pointing you in the right direction to see if it's what you wanted.
Re: Fly fishing shoulder bags
Jeff Mancini, owner of East Coast Fisherman, Inc makes some awesome bags.
Take a look at his Small size LTC Bag. It is my Shoulder Bag on the salt water flats.
http://www.eastcoastfisherman.com/